Brahmanbaria Launches New Book Reading Initiative to Promote Literacy

Australia has shown a strong interest in expanding its cooperation with Bangladesh in the areas of technical and sports education.

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur organized a virtual seminar to enhance research quality and collaboration among faculty members.

Bangladesh's Education Minister meets with Australian and Chinese delegations to discuss collaborations in higher education and skills development.

Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur hosted a workshop on cybersecurity and digital safeguarding to equip students with essential digital skills.

Jahangirnagar University (JU) has set up a five-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in research papers retracted from international journals.

A seminar celebrating the works of modern Iranian poet Mohammad Hossein Shahriar was held at Rajshahi University, drawing notable academics and cultural figures.

The UGC Chairman emphasized the importance of promoting tolerance, morality, and justice in higher education during an international conference in Dhaka.

A nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) training programme has been launched to enhance the technological capabilities of young people.

Chittagong University's Vice-Chancellor highlights the urgent need for ethical guidelines on AI use in education and research.

Khulna Agricultural University and Khulna University of Engineering and Technology are set to sign an MoU to support laboratory facilities and academic collaboration.

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced that admissions for Thakurgaon Medical College will start next year.

A nationwide training programme has been launched to equip young people with AI-based skills.

Rangpur district is preparing for an elaborate celebration of July Uprising Day, with events honoring martyrs and engaging the community.

Bangladesh FIDE Master Tahsin Tazwar Zia defeated Serbian International Master Kirill Klukin in the Rudar XXXV-A Grandmasters Chess Tournament.

A severe heatwave in South Korea has claimed 19 lives and caused numerous heat-related illnesses.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized that the success of the July Movement was due to the people's desire for change.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon called for the creation of enduring state and social institutions inspired by the July Mass Uprising, emphasizing the need to break the cycle of political unrest.

Spain has assured its European Union partners that the Schengen zone is intact despite a recent influx of migrants into Ceuta, with 70,000 of the 72,000 returned to Morocco.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of $36.59 billion, bolstering the nation's economic stability.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

Passport seekers in Khulna have expressed satisfaction with the smooth and hassle-free services provided by the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office, eliminating the need for brokers.

Austria set a new all-time high temperature of 40.8C in Vienna, breaking the previous record from 2013.

August 4, 2026, marked a pivotal day in the history of the July Uprising, with widespread participation and significant events in Rajshahi.

The active participation of BNP leaders and activists significantly accelerated the momentum of the July Uprising in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, recording 530 new cases in the past 24 hours.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman stressed the vital role of paralegals in public service and justice accessibility.

A container ship that became stranded in the Chattogram Port channel has been successfully salvaged without disrupting port activities.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam stated that the July Uprising was the result of decades of democratic movements and struggles led by BNP.

A fire at BLISS Hospital in Satkhira was swiftly brought under control by the Border Guard Bangladesh and Fire Service personnel, ensuring no casualties.

Yemen's Houthis claim a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport amid rising tensions in the region.